At least 15 people were killed and several others injured when a residential building collapsed in the Casablanca neighborhood of Sidi Moumen on May 22, 2026, according to local authorities. Rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors under the rubble.
The five-story building, which housed multiple families, collapsed around 10 p.m. local time. Officials stated that the structure was old and may have been weakened by recent heavy rains. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the collapse.
Emergency services, including civil protection units and the Red Crescent, were deployed to the scene. As of May 23, the death toll stood at 15, with at least 20 people injured, some critically. Rescue operations are ongoing.
